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BAM 200 5 of 7 FOOD ASSISTANCE SIMPLIFIED REPORTING BPB 2026-006 3-1-2026

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

PROCESSING CHANGES AND CASE ACTIONS

Benefit Increases/ Decreases Timely action (within 10 days or other time frame specified in policy) must be taken if: • Group reports their total gross income exceeds the SR income limit for their group size. • Single Lottery/gambling winning of $4,500 or more are reported by the group or the lottery match. • Information received from a prisoner or death match; see BAM 804, Incarceration Matches or BAM 808, Deceased Recipient Match. • Verified information as defined in BAM 220, Case Actions, is reported. For example, applying for another program. • Individuals who are subject to TLFA work requirements are required to report when hours of employment drop below 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). Changes Reported on MDHHS 1046 When processing the MDHHS-1046, adequate notice is given for all discovered changes. These include changes such as automated system matches (consolidated inquiry, State On-line Query (SOLQ), and/or reported on the MDHHS-1046. Complete the budget to affect no later than the 7th month’s benefits. Changes reported on the MDHHS-1046 and discovered through checking the automated system matches must be acted upon for all other programs according to case action policy in BAM 220, Case Actions. Note: Equifax Verification Services (formerly known as the Work Number) is not an automated system match which must be checked at application, redetermination, semi-annual or mid- certification contact. The group has primary responsibility for obtaining verification. However, if for example, verification of income is not available because the employer uses Equifax